Traditionally, international races are started by waving the host country’s flag instead of a green flag. The 24 Hours of Le Mans is the last major event to do this, with a significant figure given the honor of waving the French tricolor to send their field of over 60 cars hurtling into the first corner. For the…
Formula 1 has all manner of safety measures in place these days, including the halo to protect a driver’s head and the miles upon miles of crash barriers that surround every circuit. But did you know the sport also has a license in place to make sure that only the most capable drivers can get behind the wheel of some…